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1[countable] a metal tool with a specially shaped end for holding and turning things, including one that can be adjusted to fit objects of different sizes, also called amonkey wrench picture at tool
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- 2[singular] pain or unhappiness that you feel when you have to leave a person or place that you love Leaving home was a terrible wrench for me.
- 3[countable, usually singular] a sudden and violent twist or pull She stumbled and gave her ankle a painful wrench. Idioms
to do something to spoil someone's plans
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